GEAUX SAINTS

I can eat whatever at this point & I'm assuming y'all both have some type of restriction, soooo.....I'm not picky, I'll eat anything!!! Unless y'all were thinking coffee or a smoothie, which is fine too!!! I just like to eat!!!

You decide where since you're on pre-op "diet"...I'm good anywhere! Do you live in Covington/Mandeville? ...and I'm Kelly, as if that wasn't obvious!!!!

F4M - congrats on getting one step closer to the prize & loosing 5 more lbs!!! When do u find out ur surgery date? I'm good for next Thursday...I get done @ noon, so 12:15-12:30 would be perfect!!!

La girl - Unfortunately, I'm only in your neck of the woods on Thursdays! I actually live in Carriere, Ms...long story!!! I'll fill u in when we meet!

Thursday is great for me, too! I have a commitment in Covington til noon, but I'm free after that! Do you guys live in Covington/Mandeville?

What time is your appt? I'm in covington now!

Yea, I'm so excited for you!!! Tell me how it goes!!!

F4M & LA girl, go to "tell your gastric sleeve story" & look under "Lovin' Lavin in Louisiana - patients of Dr. Tom Lavin, unite". Let's support each other & see how many of us are out there!!!

I have met several people on here who had their surgery performed by Dr. Lavin. We decided to form our own little support group...here it is!!!!

I love the idea of our own little support group...

F4M - I don't work either, but I live in Carriere, MS.

Lovin' Lavin!!!!!

Not that it needed to be said twice! Lol

No real reason for me to go unless I'm having a problem, which I'm not. That's why I suggested that we meet for coffee or something. Unless you just want company. I go to Covington on Thursdays from 9-12am, I'm free after that.

No real reason for me to go unless I'm having a problem, which I'm not. That's why I suggested that we meet for coffee or something. Unless you just want company. I go to Covington on Thursdays from 9-12am, I'm free after that.

F4M - just lemme know....maybe we can grab some coffee or something!

Finaly4me - I can't think of anything offhand! You, definitely, won't regret your choice in doctors. Keep me informed & good luck!!!!

I had surgery 12/21/11 in Covington by Dr. Tom Lavin...he's the best!!!

Thanks Jessica! I'll have to try that!

Thanks so much! Went for my pre-op today...getting excited!!!

Hi, my name is Kelly! I had lap-band surgery in 2002, weighing 220+. I initially lost 73 lbs, with my lowest weight being 147. I hovered around 153 for several years, where I was quite happy. After multiple surgeries for disconnected tubing, band slippage x2 & a hiatal hernia, My doc took out all my restriction 6 monthes ago when I was diagnosed with a second hiatal hernia & band slippage, once again, resulting in an 18.5 lb gain. I now weigh 174! Wednesday, 12/21/11, I will go in for a hernia repair, to resecure my band & sleeve plication. I am both anxious & excited!!! Any insight on this new adventure would be appreciated!!!

Some restaurants don't allow adults to order from the kid's menu. Try ordering an appetizer as your meal. They are smaller portions & not kiddie food. I know I'm a newbie, but I had a lap band in 2002, so I do have experience! My revision surgery is scheduled for Wednesday!

Hi, I'm a newbie. I'm having surgery on Wednesday & I need to know the best "tasting" protein powder out there! I want something that I can mix with sweet, like smoothies, & savory, like soups, that doesn't corrupt the taste. Any suggestions???